When I visited IIT Madras we took the train from Bangalore to Chennai. Before we left I checked the luggage regulations. I was struck by some of the rules, notably,
- dead poultry are not allowed as luggage.
- live poultry, on the other hand, are ok. The fee: Rs30 (60 cents).
- elephants are ok, too; Rs1500 ($30).
- horses Rs750 ($15).

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